Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 30, 2015

Jul. 24, 2015

Joe Drape On Horse Racing column notes that Triple Crown champion American Pharoah is scheduled to race in Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in New Jersey, his first race since winning Belmont Stakes; says that American Pharoah's owner Ahmed Zayat, who sold his breeding rights early, plans to keep racing him through end of year. MORE

Jul. 17, 2015

Juliet Macur Sports of The Times column examines legislation introduced by members of Congressional Horse Caucus; Rep Andy Barr of Kentucky and Rep Paul Tonko of New York proposal bill that would create national antidoping agency for horse racing in the United States; argues that time has come for change, given rise in interest following American Pharaoh's Triple Crown victory, and persistent inability of sport to police itself. MORE

Jul. 1, 2015

Jun. 21, 2015

Undrafted wins Diamond Jubilee Stakes horse race at Royal Ascot in England. MORE

Jun. 20, 2015

Jockey Ryan Moore wins Royal Ascot for ninth time, beating postwar record held by Lester Piggott and Pat Eddery. MORE

Jun. 19, 2015

Racegoers at England's Royal Ascot must adhere to strict dress code, and each of race track's areas follow different rules. MORE

Jun. 18, 2015

California Chrome is scratched from Group I Prince of Wales Stakes horse race because of abscess in his foot. MORE

Jun. 14, 2015

American Pharoah returns to Churchill Downs, where he began his path to horse racing immortality with win in Kentucky Derby, to celebrate his Triple Crown victory. MORE

Jun. 14, 2015

Gary Ginsberg First Person essay describes how American Pharoah's win of Triple Crown, first such victory in 37 years, brought forth outpouring of emotion tied to his father's love of horse racing. MORE

Jun. 12, 2015

New York Racing Assn says more than 90,000 winning tickets from American Pharoah's Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown victory are unclaimed; it is presumed that many bettors will frame their ticket or auction it on eBay. MORE

Jun. 11, 2015

Trainer Bob Baffert singles out Haskell Invitational and Jim Dandy Stakes as likeliest options for Triple Crown winner American Pharoah's next races. MORE

Jun. 9, 2015

Profile of Jimmy Barnes and his wife Dana, assistant trainers to Bob Baffert who have possibly the closest relationship to Triple Crown-winning colt American Pharaoh. MORE

Jun. 9, 2015

More than 95 percent of $2 bets placed on American Pharoah to win Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown championship have yet to be cashed two days after event; 94,128 gamblers placed that bet, which has return of $3.80. MORE

Jun. 8, 2015

Joe Drape On Horse Racing column notes that Ahmed Zayat, owner of Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, plans to race the colt for at least rest of 2015. MORE

Jun. 8, 2015

Workers at Belmont Stakes gather in backstretch for opportunity to watch American Pharoah make history and win first Triple Crown in 37 years. MORE

Jun. 8, 2015

Richard Sandomir Sports Business column observes NBC did good job of covering Belmont Stakes in which American Pharoah became first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. MORE

Jun. 8, 2015

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column notes that Patrice Wolfson, whose horse Affirmed won last Triple Crown in 1978, and jockey Steve Cauthen express admiration for American Pharoah and his team. MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

Racehorse American Pharoah wins Belmont Stakes by five and a half lengths, capturing Triple Crown for first time since 1978 and becoming only 12th horse to accomplish feat; thoroughbred, ridden by jockey Victor Espinoza, goes into history alongside legendary Triple Crown winners like Seattle Slew and Secretariat. MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

American Pharoah wins Belmont Stakes to become first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978; 12th version of Triple Crown trophy had made journey to New York 14 times, and 13 times it had been returned unclaimed. MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

Golden Horn wins English Derby horse race by three and a half lengths. MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

Jockey Victor Espinoza, who made history by leading American Pharoah to victory at 2015 Belmont Stakes for Triple Crown trophy, says after first turn he knew the race was his. MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

Hall of Fame trainer and breeder John A Nerud bred and owned Fappiano, great-great grandfather to Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

Visitors welcome upgraded accommodations, for everything from food to transportation, made for 2015 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park after chaos at 2014 race. MORE

Jun. 6, 2015

Businesses in vicinity of Belmont Park race track benefit every year from influx of workers for Belmont Stakes, which has been particularly large in 2015 due to possibility that American Pharaoh has shot at Triple Crown title; remainder of the year poses challenge to business owners, who must survive until Belmont's next big race. MORE

Jun. 6, 2015

Pioneerof the Nile, sire of Triple Crown contender American Pharoah, is pickier than other stallions at WinStar Farms when it comes to breeding; his stud fee could jump from $60,000 to $100,000 per foal if American Pharoah wins Belmont Stakes. MORE

Jun. 6, 2015

Use of riding crop by jockeys during horse racing is highly controversial with many states and individual tracks having their own rules and restrictions. MORE

Jun. 6, 2015

Jun. 6, 2015

Horse racing announcer Dave Johnson has trademarked well-known phrase 'And down the stretch they come!', which he has been using since 1960s; many other examples exist of sports announcers seeking and receiving trademark protection for signature calls. MORE

Jun. 6, 2015

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column notes that American Pharoah will be only horse at Belmont Stakes to have competed in other legs of Triple Crown; holds that it seems unsporting for trainers to run fresh horses at Belmont with aim of denying Triple Crown to another horse, though it is not, and is not likely to become, against rules. MORE

Jun. 5, 2015

Ahmed Zayat, owner and breeder of champion horse American Pharoah, is one of most successful and controversial owners in thoroughbred racing; horse will try to win Belmont Stakes and become 12th Triple Crown winner, first since Affirmed in 1978; Zayat made his fortune selling beer in his native Egypt from Al Ahram Brewing, which he sold to Heineken. MORE

Jun. 5, 2015

Many high-level thoroughbred racehorses are given companion animals, like pigs and goats, to help soothe their nerves; 6-year-old gelding named Smokey has been serving as general companion for American Pharoah as he bids for Triple Crown at Belmont Stakes. MORE

Jun. 5, 2015

Long Island Rail Road outlines changes aimed to ease wait for horse racing fans trying to leave Belmont Park after Belmont Stakes; changes include new platforms that can accommodate larger trains. MORE

Jun. 5, 2015

Jockey Victor Espinoza will play large part in whether or not American Pharoah will win Belmont Stakes and become 12th Triple Crown champion; Belmont Park is known for its sweeping turns and race is grueling mile-and-half contest--two things that jockeys in Belmont Stakes must get right. MORE

Jun. 4, 2015

Michael Del Giudice will lead New York Racing Assn following departure of Anthony Bonomo. MORE

Jun. 4, 2015

Profile of Larry Collmus, thoroughbred horse racing announcer who will call American Pharoah's attempt to win Triple Crown at Belmont Stakes. MORE

Jun. 4, 2015

Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah, morning-line favorite, will start from the No 5 post in 2015 Belmont Stakes; post positions and odds for race are listed. MORE

Jun. 3, 2015

NBC is expected to announce deal with New York Racing Assn to broadcast Belmont Stakes through 2020. MORE

Jun. 3, 2015

New York Racing Assn chairman Anthony Bonomo requests leave of absence days before Belmont Stakes; says he does not want his indictment on corruption charges to distract from association's work. MORE

Jun. 3, 2015

Veteran horse trainer Todd Pletcher hopes that withholding his horses Materiality and Madefromlucky from running in Preakness Stakes will give them edge they need to beat Triple Crown contender American Pharoah at Belmont Stakes. MORE

Jun. 3, 2015

American Pharoah, attempting to become first horse since 1978 to earn Triple Crown title, arrives at Belmont Park in New York to crowds of fans and news crews. MORE

Jun. 2, 2015

American Pharoah demonstrates excellent speed while training for the Belmont Stakes, where he will seek to become first Triple Crown winner since 1978; Carpe Diem and The Truth or Else have withdrawn from race. MORE

Jun. 2, 2015

Lawyers for Howard Rubinsky file $10 million libel suit against Ahmed Zayat, owner of Triple Crown contender American Pharoah; contend that Zayat defamed Rubinsky in reference to earlier lawsuit over unpaid debt. MORE

Jun. 1, 2015

New York Racing Assn caps Belmont Stakes attendance at 90,000 after long lines, inadequate supply of food and drinks and transportation blunders left many visitors unhappy during 2014 race. MORE

May. 31, 2015

Race horse trainer Linda Rice and socialite Sheila Rosenblum, founders of all-female racing syndicates Lady Sheila Stable Two and Triumphant Trio, are among few women who have made their mark in the male-dominated sport. MORE

May. 31, 2015

Tale of Verve, trained by Dallas Stewart, threatens to foil American Pharoah's Triple Crown bid in Belmont Stakes horse race on June 6. MORE

May. 30, 2015

Samuel G Freedman On Religion column highlights work of Rev Humberto Chavez, chaplain at three New York State racetracks and one of 26 ministers affiliated with Race Track Chaplaincy of America; recounts Chavez's counseling of jockey-turned-trainer Andrew Lakeman through substance addiction and recovery from near-fatal fall during horse race. MORE

May. 23, 2015

Mystery remains as to how racehorse American Pharoah came to have misspelled name; racing fan Marsha Baumgartner, who submitted winning entry to naming contest, representatives of owner Zayat Stables and officials at Jockey Club, organization that registers and approves names of thoroughbreds, all deny responsibility. MORE

California Chrome, the speedy colt who established himself as the 5-2 morning-line favorite after winning four straight races by a combined 241/4 lengths, won the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

July 30, 2015, Thursday

The ultimate goal for the Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Oct. 31 at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. But deciding on the best path to get him there is difficult because of three distinct interests.